1. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
What is the NCVEI?
National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues
Not for profit Joint Venture AVMA, AAHA and AAVMC (all the veterinary colleges in North America)
Created to take measurable action steps to raise the economic base of our profession
Recognizing that the delivery of quality care requires a sound economic foundation
Collects financial/operational data from all over the nation. 100% Confidential (13,000 practices from all 50 states currently participating)

2. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
History of Student Involvement
Iowa, Michigan (Students worked with AVMA, State VMA, and College)
UC Davis, Ohio (Students from VBMA’s)
Samples of Documents from Other Schools Distributed with Notes

3. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
How Does NCVEI Work?
20+ “Tools” Available on Web (
E.g. “Will My Fees Keep Me Afloat?”
“How Well Am I Marketing My Practice
Tools in Small Animal, Equine, Food Animal
Enter data into the NCVEI Website
Instantly Compare to US, Regional, State Averages
Learn how those practices who are doing the best achieve their great results
Place where veterinarians can readily share experience in solving operational, staffing or financial problems

4. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Why Participate in NCVEI?
85% of Veterinarians who used NCVEI report that tools helped improve practice and increase bottom line
Scientific/ Empirical approach to improving management of the practice
Because we are all in this to provide the best care that our patients need and deserve

5. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Role of VBMA With NCVEI
Students trained to teach vets how to use the “tools”
VBMA charges practice for students to teach them how to use website
Tax deductible donation

6. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Why Pay VBMA if Website is Free?
Students trained by NCVEI Director
Students more internet-savvy
Increase interaction with students who have interest in business and personal skills necessary to build a strong health care team that offers the highest standard of care
Perhaps gain an associate out of this?

7. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Role of MVMA in This Project
Assist in Advertising to Members
Offer 2 hours CE to Participants
Increased success in California and Missouri

8. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Timeline
Spring/Summer 2007: Secure Funding and Compose Necessary Documents
Oct. 2007: Train VBMA Members to Administrate NCVEI
Nov. 2007: Send Advertisement to all MVMA members

9. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM
Timeline
Dec May 2008: Administer NCVEI to Massachusetts Members
Phase II: (08-09): Expand (CT, VT, NH, ME, NJ, NY)

10. Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership
NCVEI PROGRAM
QUESTIONS?